by Robert Mackinlay (Author)
Luc hadn't seen his father for four years. Was he alive or dead? He wondered how he would cope if someone important to him was killed?The enemy had invaded four years ago, and were still here. They'd conquered with superior weapons and tactics. But their greatest weapon was fear, using it to rule the people with harsh laws and ruthlessness. Punishments were brutal. They used collaborators, so who could you trust?In his small Belgian village Luc and his friends all had secrets, some kept even from each other. So far they had passed all the tests the war had thrown at them, but for Luc de Bel, one bad call and a tragedy would test him in ways he could not have imagined.
Author Biography
Robert MacKinlay lives in rural New Zealand. His novels for teens feature families faced with real-life challenges, usually interwoven with historical events. His belief that every child has special talents and strengths is reflected in his characters' lives.